Senators Shut Out Ducks Behind Ullmark's 23 Saves

Ottawa wins 2-0 as Amadio and Chabot score, Pinto records two assists

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:06am

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Linus Ullmark made 23 saves to record his second shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators defeated the visiting Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. Michael Amadio and Thomas Chabot scored for the Senators, who have won four of their past five games. Shane Pinto had two assists in the victory.

Why it matters

The win continues a strong stretch for the Senators, who are making a push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the loss is the third in four games for the struggling Ducks, who are trying to turn things around on a difficult Canadian road trip.

The details

After a scoreless first period, Amadio gave the Senators a 1-0 lead in the second period by scoring on a 2-on-1 rush. Chabot then extended the lead to 2-0 with a short-handed goal later in the second. The Ducks challenged the Chabot goal for goaltender interference, but the call was upheld. Ullmark was solid in net, stopping all 23 shots he faced for his 14th career shutout.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Amadio scored at 3:54 of the second period to give Ottawa a 1-0 lead.
  • Chabot scored a short-handed goal at 9:21 of the second period to make it 2-0 Senators.

The players

Linus Ullmark

The Ottawa Senators goaltender made 23 saves to record his second shutout of the season.

Michael Amadio

The Senators forward scored the opening goal in the second period to give Ottawa a 1-0 lead.

Thomas Chabot

The Senators defenseman scored a short-handed goal in the second period to extend Ottawa's lead to 2-0.

Shane Pinto

The Senators forward recorded two assists in the game.

Ville Husso

The Ducks goaltender made 27 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We played a solid game from start to finish and Linus was outstanding in net for us. This was a big win against a tough opponent.”

— D.J. Smith, Ottawa Senators Head Coach (Senators Press Release)

“We had our chances but couldn't find a way to beat Ullmark. We need to regroup and be better tomorrow night in Montreal.”

— Dallas Eakins, Anaheim Ducks Head Coach (Ducks Post-Game Interviews)

What’s next

The Senators will host the San Jose Sharks on Sunday afternoon, while the Ducks will travel to Montreal to face the Canadiens on Sunday night.

The takeaway

This was an important bounce-back win for the Senators, who have been surging lately and are making a push for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the struggling Ducks continue to search for answers as their difficult Canadian road trip continues.